By Henry Ukazu

Dear Destiny Friends,

Each delay is perfectly fine, for we are within the safe hands of God – Madame Guyon

Many principles, other than perception, govern life and living, and they include, no pain, no gain; seed time and harvest time; Karma and gravity. There’s however, another principle called delayed gratification. A thorough understanding, and successful application of these principles will yield positive results.

But uniformed minds are still at sea as regards how the principles of life work. They feel and think life is a function of chance, connections, forces of the universe and divine providence. Yes, all these acts play a role in influencing how life operates, but the ultimate and universal truth is that, apart from God, life is governed by principles. Even nature made it possible for a woman to conceive for nine months all things being equal, before she is delivered of her child.

It is worthy of note that there principles that are endearing to the heart. They are the principles of honesty, integrity, courage, humility, love, responsibility, service, and discipline; all these makes one to be unique. People will respect and work with you when they know you, and what you represent. They will adjust to suit you.

Here are a few examples that illustrate life as governed by principles:

Spiritual Growth Principle:

This principle refers to a belief in something greater than oneself. It involves finding purpose, meaning, and inner strength through connecting with a higher power or connecting with one’s own inner wisdom. It is what you believe that will work for you. If you keep thinking about lack, the spirit of lack will gradually come to you without knowing. But if you are thinking about wealth, riches, abundance, the spirit of greatness will gradually attract opportunities that will usher you into the reign you desire and deserve.

Did you know one can have spiritual delays? You may be wondering how spiritual delay can affect you. You may have received a prophecy or proclamation from someone in authority, revelation via dream or even parental blessing; that’s very okay, but its manifestations will come through if you abide by the rules governing the revelations or proclamations. But when you decide to do otherwise, the blessings and opportunities will be delayed.

Spiritual principles work with the mindset. It attracts what it likes. Spiritual growth encourages individuals to cultivate gratitude, find peace within, and seek guidance and support in their recovery process.

The Principle of Service:

One of the best ways to get an opportunity is through service. Sometimes, opportunities come to you when you decide to intern, volunteer or even within communities. Trust me, people see people who participate. This principle works with leadership. You can’t be a great leader without being a good servant.

Through service, individuals not only assist others in their own recovery journey but also experience personal growth and fulfillment. By extending a helping hand, individuals create a sense of community, find inspiration, and reinforce their own commitment to sobriety. Service can take various forms, such as sharing experiences, providing support, or volunteering organizations.

These principles serve as guiding lights for individuals navigating the path of addiction recovery, emphasizing self-reflection, spiritual growth, and helping others.

One of the principles of life that is not properly understood is the principle of delayed success. As human beings, we sometimes experience delays in our business, academic, marriage, career or vocation. We may be thinking it’s over, but it’s not yet over, rather, it’s been packaged for a better time. One may be thinking life, and circumstances may be working against their interest, but that’s not the true position of things. According to Joel Osteen, it’s a setup for success. When life doesn’t go as planned, instead of questioning the moment, learn to appreciate the moment, especially when you have done what you are supposed to do.

To understand the relativity of destiny and delayed success, one’s destiny can’t be denied, at most, it can be delayed, and if it’s delayed, it’s for your own interest. One may be exploring an opportunity which is yet to manifest, rather than become anxious and desperate, be happy it didn’t happen yet because you may not know what would have happened assuming it happened.

Furthermore, to appreciate how delayed success works, as human beings, sometimes, waiting can be traumatic. This is because delays can make one to be unnecessarily anxious, impatient, and annoying. If it is not properly managed, it can cause more harm than good. Sometimes, we may ask ourselves, for how long will this suffering end, we fail to understand that delay can be orchestrated by the creator or universe to teach us humility, serenity, strength, and patience.

Did you know that delayed success if not properly managed can affect future opportunities especially when one is concerned about the past as opposed to enjoying the present? If you live in the past, you are likely to be stuck in the “why” mode. That means you always think about why things happened. That’s a recipe for unhappiness.

If you live in the future, you live in the “what if” mode. That state of mind causes anxiety about everything that might happen in the future. Again, that’s a recipe for living a timid life. How about living in the present mode and enjoying the vicissitudes life is bringing to you? You may stand a chance to learn one or two things.

In conclusion, as you journey towards life, endeavor to learn the associated principles, and one you experience delay, also learn the associated lessons because, above all, the principles will help you to relate with any situation.

Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator.  He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer and author of Design Your Destiny Design Your  and Unleash Your Destiny .  He can be reached via info@gloemi.com

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has charged stakeholders to collaborate and ensure that Nigeria Police Academy admission processes are transparent, fair, and aligned with the values of the Nigeria Police Academy.

He made this statement according to a statement by the Deputy Director, Press and Information, Mr Bolaji Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), during a stakeholders Meeting on Admission for Regular Course, 11 2024/2025 Academy Session of the Nigeria Police Academy held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja.

The Minister pointed out that this year admission will face new challenges and expectations and it is imperative that the integrity of the admissions process is vital, as it reflects the commitment to nurturing the very best candidates who will uphold the ideals of justice and service.
In his words, “The upcoming admissions process presents us with a unique opportunity to select individuals who are not only academically qualified but also possess the integrity, resilience, and dedication required to serve our communities effectively”.

Gaidam added that this is an important stakeholder meeting that represents a collective commitment to excellence in the recruitment and training of future leaders in policing as well as playing a critical role in shaping the future of law enforcement in Nigeria.
The Minister said the upcoming admissions process presents stakeholders with a unique opportunity to select individuals who are not only academically qualified but also possess the integrity, resilience, and dedication required to serve our communities effectively.

He encouraged them to share their insights, recommendations expertise, and perspectives which are invaluable as they refine strategies to address potential challenges and enhance the overall experience for candidates.

“Let us remain focused on our shared goal: to cultivate a new generation of police officers who are not only skilled but also compassionate and committed to serving the public with honor.

“Together, we can create a robust framework that not only meets our immediate needs but also sets a standard for future admissions for the 2024 post-UTME examination and the admission procedures for Cadets Regular Course 11 at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil,” Gaidam stressed.

As the year begins to roll towards the festive end, Glo customers are in for a great time as the company on Tuesday unveiled a delightful new season of its Festival of Joy promotion. The promotion is parading Toyota Prado SUVs and other delectable prizes.

The end-of-year promotion, which began on October 1, will run until January 31, 2025, according to a statement released by Globacom in Lagos. The prizes up for grabs by customers include five Toyota Prado SUVs, five Kia Picanto vehicles, 15 tricycles, 150 power generator sets, 200 sewing machines, and 300 grinding machines.

The Glo Festival of Joy offer was packaged in keeping with the company’s pledge to empower Glo customers and make them happy as the holiday season draws near. Globacom explained that all consumer segments, including high net worth individuals (HNIs), professionals, business people, employees, and students, will find the incentives appealing.

The company also disclosed that it has chosen to spend enormous amounts to give its customers life-enriching prizes, at a critical time that other businesses are cutting expenses as a result of the current economic troubles.

Prize-presentation ceremonies will be conducted in various locations around the nation, including Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Benin, Warri, thereby giving Nigerians in all parts of the nation the opportunity to win any of the incredible items up for grabs.

Globacom stated that both new and current customers  on the prepaid and postpaid platforms are eligible for the Festival of Joy promotion. “To be eligible for the draw, a customer must simply select the prize they want to win, opt into the promotion by dialing *611#, and recharge up to the required amount for that specific item during the promo period,” the statement read.

To be eligible to be drawn for any of the Prado, a subscriber is required to recharge up to N100,000 cumulatively during the promo period, while the requirement for the Kia Picanto is N50,000 cumulative recharge during the period. For the tricycle, the customer needs to recharge up to N10,000 cumulatively in a month, just as N5,000 total recharge in a month will qualify the customer to win a generator. For the sewing machine, a total recharge of N2,500 in a month is required, while a recharge of N500 in a day will be eligible for the draw for the grinding machines.

“All recharge types – physical and electronic – count towards the qualification. The higher the recharge amount, the higher the chances of winning,” Globacom concluded.